
43
Vehicle
Immersion
NOTICE:
If
your
vehicle
becomes
immersed,
major
engine
damage
can
result
if
the
machine
is
not
thoroughly
inspected.
Take
the
vehicle
to
your
dealer
before
starting
the
engine.
If
it's
impossible
to
take
your
vehicle
to
a
dealer
before
starting
it,
follow
the
steps
outlined
below.
1.
Move
the
vehicle
to
dry
land.
2.
Check
the
air
box.
If
water
is
present,
dry
the
air
box
and
replace
the
filter
with
a
new
filter.
Thoroughly
dry
the
air
filter.
See
page
38.
3.
Remove
the
spark
plugs.
4.
Turn
the
engine
over
several
times.
5.
Dry
the
spark
plugs
and
reinstall
them,
or
install
new
plugs.
6.
Attempt
to
start
the
engine.
If
necessary,
repeat
the
drying
procedure.
7.
Take
the
vehicle
to
your
dealer
for
service
as
soon
as
possible.
8.
If
water
has
entered
into
the
transmission
follow
the
procedure
on
page
37
for
drying.
Battery
This
machine
is
equipped
with
a
sealed
‐
type
battery.
Therefore
it
is
not
necessary
to
check
the
electrolyte
or
add
distilled
water
in
the
battery.
If
the
battery
seems
to
have
discharged,
consult
your
dealer.
CAUTION:
Do
not
try
to
remove
the
sealing
caps
of
the
battery
cells.
You
may
damage
the
battery.
Failure
to
handle
batteries
or
battery
electrolyte
carefully
could
result
in
severe
burns.
Batteries
produce
explosive
gases.
Contact
with
skin,
eyes
or
clothing
must
be
avoided.
Always
shield
eyes
when
working
near
batteries.
Keep
out
of
reach
of
children.
Keep
batteries
away
from
sparks,
flames,
cigarettes
or
other
sources
of
ignition.
Ventilate
when
charging
or
using
in
a
closed
environment.
If
there
is
a
contact
with
your
body,
take
the
following
measures:
EXTERNAL:
Flush
with
water
INTERNAL:
Drink
large
quantities
of
water
or
milk.
Get
prompt
medical
attention.
EYES:
Flush
with
water
for
15
minutes
and
get
prompt
medical
attention.
1.
Negative
battery
terminal
2.
Positive
battery
terminal
CAUTION:
A
special
battery
charger
(constant
voltage/ampere
or
constant
voltage)
is
required
for
recharging
a
sealed
type
battery.
Using
a
conventional
battery
charger
may
shorten
the
battery
life.